Prayer Items * * * * * * * * * * 12/28-1/04 , 2006

ADORATION

"Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name." Psalm 30:4

Praise our Lord for being a holy and perfect God, who has called us his saints.

Praise God for the wonderful Christmas Eve concert and celebration. Thank him for bringing many to

worship and for the message presented through music and Word. Praise God for the combined

Christmas Sunday worship service, the various fellowship groups' gatherings, Cantonese Family Fellowship caroling to the seniors at Goldberg Tower ; the fun and meaningful High School Winter Retreat

CONFESSION

"I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and

against you." Luke 15:18

Confess to God when we have been like the prodigal son, wandering away from him and sinning against him.

Thank him for the forgiveness he so readily gives to us when we confess our sins to him.

THANKSGIVING

"...always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Ephesians 5:20

Give thanks to God for his faithfulness, goodness, and provision in our lives throughout 2005.

Thank the Lord for a new year where we can grow even closer to him.

SUPPLICATION

"Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant." Daniel 9:17

Around the World

1. Indonesia : Praise God for the thrilling growth of the Church over the past 40 years. Pray for the challenges of the growing  

    intolerance and attack by Islamic extremists. Pray that Christians respond with tact, love and firmness and all ways 

    commend the gospel. Pray for courage to share about Jesus.

2. Pray for many who are still under the impact of the Asian Tsunami last year. May God grant strength to the missionaries   

    and relief workers.

3. The crime rate has been up this year. May God help our city leaders and law enforcement personnel to know how to 

    effectively prevent and control the problem.

4. Pray for our missionaries in the mission fields. May God fill their hearts with His peace, love and joy even when they are  

    away from home. Pray for Kit and Jerry and their ministry. Pray that their relationship with the local cultural center    

    improve, their teaching and language learning be fruitful.

In Our Church

5. Pray for Pastor Hsueh and Jason Tarn who will be preaching on 1/1. May God speak through them and to use them to  

    guide us in the direction He desires.

          6. Pray for the new church council. Pray that God will lead them as they plan and organize for the different departments. May God   

               rise up more leaders who are willing to commit to serve in the ministries.

          7. Pray for Pastor Hsueh as he prepares to go to Germany for a short term mission to minister to the Chinese students there. May  

               God grant him wisdom to reach the students there, strength and protection for the trip.

          8.  Pray for the holiday travelers. May God grant travel mercy. Pray that they will be able to enjoy a relaxing and joyful holiday.

          9. Pray for the families who are experiencing difficulties this Christmas because of the hurricanes, who have lost loved ones and  

             other   reasons. May God provide and comfort them. May we be sensitive to their needs and have caring and generous heart.

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Individuals

10. Pray that the physically weak and ill are able to experience God's love and peace mercy : Luella Hwang, Dena Chong, 

      Hushan Yang, Stella Law, Dennis Huang, Shirley Huang, Mrs. Ting Chung Liao, Grace Chen, Linda Kilbourne, Conita   

      Tse, Doris Tam, Kit Ling, Mrs. Chen L. Wu and Sai Kong. May they be comforted by knowing God is with them.   

      Thank  God that Cheong Wai Lok is adjusting well in China .

11. Pray for those seeking employment: Shih-Hsin Kao, Mark Epps and others. Pray that God provides opportunities in His  

      own time. Thank God that Paul Chang has found new employment.

12. Pray for the expectant mothers: Lingzhi Han, Yinglan Liang, Ni Li, Jenny Lew, and Huay Ming Loh. Pray for patience,  

      good humor and uplifted spirit.

Caring

Worship

Outreach

Serving

Teaching